A Magazine for the Women of Hong Kong • November 2015

November 2015

The American Women’s Association of Hong Kong, Limited. Established in 1956 A volunteer organization of women of all nationalities supporting Hong Kong charities and schools through community service and monetary grants, while providing educational and social activities for members.

AWAre Production team 6

Editor Angela Bellas [email protected] Assistant Editors Contents Lindsey Gordon Graphics Membership 3 Jacky Ngan Fahima Ahmad AWA Enjoys 5

PhotographY Welcome Back Coffee 6 Fahima Ahmad Sharon Mason The Visitors 8 I'm a Girl 10 Advertising Manager [email protected] 16 Maria's Story 12 WOW 14 A Story of a Start-up 15

Published & Printed by Asian Tours 16 R&R Publishing Ltd. Calendar of Events 17 2126 7812 [email protected] Local Tours and Activities 18 www.rrpublishing.com.hk Ongoing Activities 24 17 Contact Information 25

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From the President

Hello again AWA members.

In October, we laughed for education and walked in support of the fight against breast cancer. A group of you visited the UNESCO heritage site, Yellow Mountain in China. The ladies of WOW hosted a brilliant speaker on funding your start up. We played bridge and mah-jong. We hiked. We volunteered. And we continued to make every day count. From the Editor As we usher in November, the fun continues! We listened to our members Have you got your shopping shoes on? I love the AWA Charity who encouraged us to offer more topical Bazaar, it’s such a great opportunity to get all my Christmas and informational events. On Thursday shopping done in one go. I must admit though, more often than November 5th, we are happy to co-host a not, the gifts are for me! Lots of your favourite vendors will be talk on sending our children to boarding there, along with the Lucky Lai See, Silent Auction and new this school, which will be held at the American Club in Tai Tam. year the Giving Tree. On Friday November 13th, our long awaited annual Charity Bazaar will take place at the PMQ in Soho (see details We’re looking forward to being in our new location, and if you’d inside this issue). And on Tuesday November 24th, we like to know more about PMQ, then two of the AWAre regular encourage you not to miss our panel discussion on writers, Frances Nicholls and Tanvi Gupta have articles in the domestic helpers and immigration in Hong Kong, supplement, so do check them out. moderated by AWA member and Fair Employment Agency co-founder, Tammy Baltz. It’s still not too late to volunteer to help out on the day, contact [email protected] if you’d like to help out. I look forward to Finally – it’s been just over a month since our amazing seeing you all there. Welcome Back Coffee, and I wanted to reiterate a message from that morning. I WANT YOUR STORIES! We Coming up on Tuesday December 1st we have an exclusive AWA will be celebrating the AWA’s 60th year starting in 2016. charity movie screening of the award winning documentary "I’m a Whether you are an “old” or newer member, I want to girl". This deeply moving and inspirational film features six girls on hear from you. If the AWA means something to you, has the brink of womanhood, ready to become something meant something to you, and/or if you think that the AWA extraordinary. Check out page 10 for more details, and book your holds a valuable place in the Hong Kong community, I tickets through the AWA website. All proceeds from the showing want to hear your thoughts, your comments, your stories. will go to the AWA scholarship program helping young female Email me at [email protected]. students in Hong Kong.

Happy Thanksgiving! This really is my last letter as AWAre editor as I hand the reins over Marcy to Lindsey Gordon. I’m sure, like me, you will have enjoyed reading Lindsey’s articles over the past few months, see page 8 for this months adventure, and I know the magazine will be in great hands.

Marcy LaRont AWA President

Angela Bellas AWAre Editor (Temporary)

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The AWA (American Women’s Association) is a dynamic community of women of all nationalities, with over 800 members from 36 countries. We are sure you will find your niche through our diverse range of activities, events and opportunities to volunteer. All women are welcome – do join us!

Current members – you are our best ambassadors. Please introduce new arrivals and old friends to AWA – over wine at OWL, at a Neighborhood Coffee, a WOW event, or encourage them to attend CHAT. AWA’s vision is that all women can connect with us and develop a rich, satisfying and purposeful life in Hong Kong.

Joining AWA is easy via our website at: awa.org.hk or call 2527 2961.

Owl (Out With the Ladies) Welcome New Members Come join us any week or every week - same time, same place (except public holidays). Sarah Ball Jennifer Hayers Where: Oolaa Kirsten Beemer Barbara Hemmi Verburg 20 Bridges Street, Soho Francine Besançon Claire Hunter When: Every Tuesday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Carmenchita Boeing Ro King Coordinator: Susie Edrington, [email protected] Tina Brickhouse Tyna (Tanya) Kirk Jennifer Brown Kara Laskowski Rosemary Bruno Stephanie Laurent Josi Chiara Caratti Irene Lee Sujata Chaudhari Quinn Lockwood Jessica Cheng Mini Malhotra Sonia Chow Deirdre McKechnie Elizabeth Clark Martine Morey Cara Crosswhite Kristin Morse Ruth Derrien Heidi Peyrefitte Rockowitz Colleen DiMatteo Pamela Portsmouth Layton Isabelle Ensarguet Isabell Seelander Catherine Furlong Jennifer Stork Marika Gillis Marieke van der Meulen Ksenia Gross Marceline Vieux-Pernon Deepa Gupta Amy Waag Christine Harber

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Foon Ying Neighborhood Coffees wHen: November 11, 18 and 25. Please plan to If you live, work or play in any of the following neighborhoods, attend all three dates join others in your area for a monthly coffee. Meet new wHere: TBC friends or catch up with old ones, discuss and plan new coordinatorS: Chrissie Govier, [email protected] activities. Contact your local coordinator for details of forthcoming coffees. coSt: No fee but registration is required "Foon Ying" means "welcome" in Cantonese and what better HK SoutHSide SAI KUNG welcome than to embark on a social adventure designed to Walli Seegar, [email protected] Katherine Fenton, [email protected] Sandra Gallaudet, KowLoon foster new Hong Kong friendships. This informal program [email protected] takes the guesswork out of finding your feet by designing fun Jane Buck, [email protected] PoK Fu Lam and SHouSon HiLL Susan Trebach, [email protected] activities for your group, sharing experiences and building Amita Gupta, [email protected] HK centraL/mid LeveLS your “guanxi” or "network." Your commitment? Attend all diScovery Bay Kathy Barber, [email protected] three sessions over three weeks, be open to exploring your Izumi Ikeda, [email protected] new environment and meeting great people. Join and enjoy!

CHAT (Come Have a Talk) wHen: Thursday, 10:30am – 12:00 noon (except public holidays) wHere: Café 8, Rooftop of Pier 8, above the Maritime Museum. coSt: No fee (all beverages & lunches at personal expense) coordinator: Diane Lamboley 9020 9385 [email protected]

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SAI KUNG Katherine Fenton, [email protected] KOWLOOn Jane Buck, [email protected] Susan Trebach, [email protected] hK CEnTrAL/MId LEVELS Kathy Barber, [email protected] A group of AWA members toured the AWA members toured Chungking Mansions beautiful Nan Lian gardens – they ate their way through the place!

Some AWA members had fun sessions learning how to work with chocolate and make truffles with fellow AWA member Teresa Vanden Bosch'

A group of AWA ladies had a fun and successful time learning to style their hair like professionals at Elaine Swanson salon November 2015 AWAre 5 Feature

Welcome Back Coffee

Sharon Mason (USA)

The annual Welcome Back Coffee is always one of our favorite events. We get a chance to see old friends and meet new ones at the beautiful American Club in Tai Tam. This year's event was all about how much AWA has to offer each of us, whether we have been in Hong Kong a month or a decade. As mistress of ceremonies, I looked out at the faces of friends I had not even met a year ago as I attended my first Welcome Back Coffee. President Marcy LaRont gave a warm and enthusiastic welcome to everyone. She highlighted AWA's many endeavors and how proud she is to preside over such an impressive group of women. We heard about the fabulous

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upcoming Asian tours and our champion Globe Paddlers dragon boat team entertained us with their fight song. A fabulous stay at Five Elements in Bali donated by Charlotte Travel was on the line as the Lucky Draw topped off the morning. Everyone in the room cheered as Diane Lamboley, who had just described to us why she loves travel, claimed her prize. What a perfect ending! Many thanks to Barbora Mayer, Joanne Lam, Jane Buck, Marcy LaRont, Stephanie Bourque, the staff of the American Club and sponsors, Charlotte Travel and Asian Tigers who made this event possible.

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The Visitors

Lindsey Gordon (UK)

Six months ago my 80-year-old dad called me at four in Obviously the Antarctic conditions were not acceptable to the morning to let me know he’d booked flights for him and mother who waited outside with her little battery-operated mum to come and visit me in Hong Kong. Two weeks before fan. “Does it really need to be that cold in there?” Hello they were due to arrive, mum had a fall and was confined to mum, they’re penguins! a wheelchair. Did they cancel? No, they did not. Nothing was The wheelchair also came in pretty handy at Disneyland; going to stop them from making this trip. The Peninsula Lobby (no queuing for Afternoon Tea); the (sold- I waited at Exit B in the Arrivals hall for two hours before out-except-for-wheelchairs) Cirque de Symphony show at The eventually finding them in the middle of the concourse like a Cultural Centre; Wong Tai Sin Temple and The Peak Tram. couple of Paddington Bears with their handwritten parcel (However, I have had to promise Mick that I will never make labels on their suitcases. How they got past me, I do not him visit Madame Tussaud’s ever again. Ever.) know and neither do they. They weren’t in bad shape The highlight (of exasperation) of the tour for me was considering they’d left their sleepy Somerset village more partaking of Chinese tea at the Lock Cha teahouse in Hong than 24 hours before, arriving via Dubai. Their main gripe was Kong Park. (Be careful not to accidentally order the that it was too cold on the airplane: “We asked them three Fuyuanchang pu-er tea at $38,000!) Dad and I caught each times to turn off the air-conditioning!” other’s eye and looked at mum as she took her first slurp of Mum does not like the cold, or the hot for that matter. Lapsang Souchong… “Ewwwww! This tea tastes like smoky She doesn’t like spicy food, or bland food. She is a big fan of bacon!!” And apparently the moon cake is like a ‘chocolate salt and Tetley tea. pork pie.’ You can take the girl out of Somerset but you can’t “This is going to be interesting,” Mick said a day before take Somerset out of the girl! the visit as we went to collect a wheelchair from the Red We went on the Big Bus, The Star Ferry, we visited Cross at a hospital in Chai Wan. Stanley, the Ladies Market, The Flower Market, The Jade Navigating Hong Kong with a wheelchair is no easy task. Market, Nan Lian Gardens, Repulse Bay, Lamma and mum This is a hilly city with a lot of steps. On the plus side, my and dad saw pandas at Ocean Park and the real Mickey biceps and calves are looking pretty toned now, and I Mouse for the first time in their lives. discovered a whole new world of elevators. Also, I have to I think they had the holiday of a lifetime and I know dad admit, I was loving the preferential treatment that a will be recounting his adventures to everybody down at his wheelchair can sometimes attract. golf club. At Ocean Park, we were whisked to the front of every line Mick and I took the wheelchair back to the Red Cross on with the special ‘wheelchair plus three helpers’ Golden Ticket Saturday but the office was closed. He had to stand on my they gave us. They even stopped the cable car while mum back and pass the wheelchair through the one-foot gap above got on. Dad, Mick and I cast our eyes to the floor in the door because we didn’t want to have to come back and mortification as we trooped past hundreds of people to the the hospital refused to take responsibility for it ‘til Monday. I front of the line – but we weren’t so mortified that we didn’t dread to think what it would have looked like on the CCTV! take full advantage of the situation at every opportunity. As we walked away, we were both thinking the same thing - Apparently my dad loves penguins, I never knew that after pushing it around for two weeks, we would miss the before, so he was in his element in the South Pole Attraction. wheelchair… and its occupant!

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November 2015 AWARE 9 Feature I’m a girl - Exclusive AWA charity movie screening - Award winning documentary - Deeply inspirational and moving

There is a group of people in the world today who are more persecuted than anyone else, but they are not political or religious activists. They are girls. Being born a girl means you are more likely to be subjected to violence, disease, poverty and disadvantage than any other group on the planet. As a day on earth transpires from dawn to dusk and into the night, we meet Manu, Kimsey, Aziza, Habiba, Breani and Katie – each on the brink of womanhood and dealing with the realities of what it means to grow up female in their world today. As they come of age in the way their culture dictates, we see remarkable heart- warming stories of resilience, bravery and humour. I AM A GIRL is a feature length documentary that paints a picture of the reality of what it means to be a girl in the 21st century. Feminism may All beneficiaries are students with financial hardship who have promised equality and sought a better and fairer world despite this achieve excellent grades, and show great for women, but the reality is that girls make up almost a examples of leadership and participation in their schools. quarter of the world’s population, yet still face the greatest discrimination of any group on the planet. Technology and Date: Tuesday December 1, 2015 science offer unimaginable potential but we still struggle to Time: 5 pm ensure men and women are afforded equal opportunities. In Venue: House 2, UA Cine Times, Level 13, Times Square, spite of these obstacles, girls have found extraordinary ways Causeway Bay to persevere and in our documentary we hear their stories of Cost: 200HKD strength, hope, courage and a refusal to be second best. Open to all, parental guidance, see website for more The journey takes you through a pastiche of diverse details, recommended. Order tickets via the AWA website. cultures and societies around the globe including Cambodia, Tickets to be collected at the cinema directly before the Papua New Guinea, Cameroon, Afghanistan, USA and screening. Australia. The causes of girls and women are very dear to our heart We are most grateful for the generous support of UA as a women's association. We are excited to offer the Cinemas who donated the cinema. screening of this inspirational documentary in Hong Kong and to share the stories with our members, families and friends. All proceeds of the charity movie screening go to the AWA scholarship program for young female students in Hong Kong.

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November 2015 AWARE 11 Feature Maria’s story, a refugee in Hong Kong

Andrea Roth (Germany)

If you follow the news, you can’t help but notice the desperate conditions of the hundreds of thousands of people, who leave everything behind to flee from war, torture and persecution. While many Syrian and Afghan refugees try to reach the EU, thousands of Rohingya people from Myanmar and Bangladesh are taken by human traffickers to South East Asia. You would think that refugees are not a topic for Hong Kong. However, even though Hong Kong has one of the smallest global refugee populations, there are still more than 8000 people seeking protection here. Christian Action, one of the 2015 AWA grant recipients, runs a service centre for protection claimants. They shared the story of Maria with us. Maria was forced to flee from her home in 2012, to escape death threats following her husband’s murder by the political extremists in her country. Her own life at risk, but with only a few resources left in her pockets, Maria was forced to choose which of her three children she would be able to take to safety. For a mother, this was no easy decision, but she came to Hong Kong with her youngest, a girl of 15, who would otherwise have been defenseless against her persecutors. Her other children fled and have since been in hiding within the country. In Hong Kong, Maria’s life has been far from easy. In her 50s with a young daughter she was suddenly rendered homeless in a foreign city, each day fearing that she might be sent back to her persecutors. She had no right to work or acquire an income, which would have given them a comfortable roof over their heads and allow her daughter to continue her education. She was given no choice but to live a life of destitution, dependent wholly on the goodwill of the community. With only a total of $1,800 a month to cover their rent and $50 a day to feed both herself and her daughter, still Maria does not complain: “at least, we are safe”, she says. Three years later, Maria is still waiting in Hong Kong for a durable solution for her situation. She is only able to cope, she says, by being able to take part in her Church activities as well as those at the Centre for Refugees where she engages in education, well-being and recreational groups and is given counseling and access to psychiatrists who work with her to overcome the trauma of her past. However, with no income, Maria cannot always afford to cover the costs of transportation from her home to the Centre and other services. At the Welcome Back Coffee we collected octopus cards that will be given to refugees such as Maria so that they can afford the transportation. A big thank you to all who donated generously.

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About PMQ Chances are by now that you have visited or heard of PMQ – the newest, swankiest design and creative hub on the heart of Hong Kong. Opened as recently as last year, it has much to offer whether it be jewellery, home décor, clothes or art. An innovative idea, it offers space for artists to share their talent, creative process and goods in an exciting and casual setting. Currently PMQ houses about a 100 regular shops, with pop-ups coming up every now and again. There are also workshops held through the year, which run the gamut from meditation to jewellery design. At first when I walked into PMQ, what struck me most was the simplicity and utilitarian approach to the building. Fully expecting to be greeted by a sterling example of art deco, I was rather underwhelmed to be greeted by a simple white structure, much like a standard- issue block of flats. I was not too far off the mark. PMQ of today, is a structure that has been built, razed, built again and re-purposed through it more than 100 years old history, and its last avatar was that of dorm-style quarters for the police force. The site first housed Central School, the first government school offering western education. This was much in demand by the fast-growing, middle class Chinese merchant community. Central School was initially located on Gough Street. When it moved to its new location on Aberdeen Street in 1889, the name was changes to Queen’s college. The school boasts some very notable alumni, including Dr Sun Yat- sen. The school was closed in 1941, due to the Japanese invasion and converted into Army Head Quarters. Unfortunately, as a result of this the building was destroyed due to Allied bombing. For a few years the site was unused, till it started its second run. As a way to incentivise people to join the police force, the government decided to offer married quarters as a benefit. There was an influx of refugees into Hong Kong at the time, and the government needed to expand the police force. The Police Married Quarters were built on the site in 1951. The Quarters comprised about 190 living units, spread over two blocks, as well as a Junior Police Call Clubhouse. The building’s architecture is typical of the period - pragmatic, simple, built with an eye on the functional and not the ornamental. The building was vacated in 2000. Initially listed to be sold, it was discovered that the building still preserved some structural remnants of the old Central School, having been built upon the original structure. Re-listed in 2009 as a project under ‘Conserving Central’, the site got its third avatar – current day PMQ. Operating as a not-for-profit, PMQ has refurbished and enhanced the three original buildings while staying true to the original structure. There are tours offered regularly that take you through the preserved historical spots and landmarks, including the underground foundation remains. Walking around PMQ, browsing through the interesting and sometimes downright odd items on display, I am amazed and awed by how much history lies beneath my feet, literally. Welcome

Welcome to AWA’s 29th Annual Charity Bazaar, our biggest fundraising event of the year.

When something has been done well, over and over again, to do it once more, but keep it fresh, is a challenge. We’re excited to be at PMQ in Central for the first time, and hope you’ll enjoy the convenience and vibe of this great location.

We’re thrilled to have 70+ vendors bringing you an eclectic mix of gifts and goodies, and hope you’ll enjoy a full day of shopping.

There are so many fun places to eat and drink in the neighborhood, we hope you’ll find a great spot to refuel and then, come back to check on Silent Auction bids. We’ve wrapped all the Lucky Lai See prizes, so trade in your winning ticket and choose a surprise gift to yourself (look and point, no shaking allowed!). Hang a star on the Giving Tree and know 100% of your gift will go to the charity you select.

Most important of all, share the day with friends, and have a great time!

Lisa Strunin & Kay Suzuki Silent Auction

This year we have an outstanding number of items on the silent auction list that will titillate and tantalize. We have truly delicious lots from restaurants, hampers, cooking classes, as well as soothing and pampering from spas and salons.

Then there are the experiences. Would you like to getaway to Cambodia or perhaps Myanmar? Or how about a stay-cation sitting by the pool at the wonderful American Club?

Thinking of a gift for your best friend? Bid on the stunning jewellery from Hilary Schwartz. Something for your husband? Bid on the flight simulator or cufflinks from Patinova. Something for your home? Bid on a gorgeous treasure from Bowerbird or perhaps, the perfect contemporary Asian piece from Forbidden City. You don’t have to pick one - bid on both! There are so many wonderful items to choose from and new pieces will be added throughout the day. And remember, you’re giving the best gift of all with 100% of all bids go to the AWA Charities Fund!

Lucky Lai See

We’re SO tempted to tell you about the hundreds and hundreds of Lucky Lai See prizes you can win, but we want to surprise you this year, so we won’t. They’re all wrapped up in pretty packages and tied up in bows. When you win, you pick whichever package catches your eye and give yourself a present. And if your ticket doesn’t win the first time around, you can put your name on it and enter THE SECOND CHANCE Lucky Draw at the end of the night. Silent Auction

For this Christmas and Forever L A N I G E R cashmere

Special Fair Sale - 50% off Giving Tree Giving back to our Hong Kong community is at the heart of AWA, a tradition of 60 years.

Building on that tradition, AWA’s Giving Tree makes its debut at this year’s Charity Bazaar. Our goal by evening’s end is to cover the tree in golden stars, each star a gift from you to a selected charity.

Whether you make a donation from yourself, or as a gift on behalf of someone else, 100% of your contribution will go to the charity you choose.

Find the Giving Tree in the center of PMQ’s Courtyard. Charitable Giving Choose a charity and Committee members a star (available in will answer any 3 sizes for HK$100, questions you have HK$300 or HK$500).* about the charities Put your name or a selected for support. message on the star and hang it on the tree.

Our heartfelt thanks to Crown Relocations for their generous sponsorship of AWA’s Giving Tree

If your donation is on behalf of someone else, Giving Tree gift cards with a description of the charity will be available for you to send. *Cash, local cheques and credit cards accepted. The Happy Shopper By Frances Nicholls

PMQ (35 Aberdeen Street) is an easy walk from Central. Exit 3rd floor where you can find Bamboa (sells bamboo items, C takes you out to Des Voeux Road Central, cross and walk obvs!) and Soil which sells laquerware. right until you get to Central Escalator Line Alley Shopping Arcade where you can save your precious shopping energy Phoenix Sweets on the first floor sells yummy cupcakes and by taking the Mid-levels travelator up (it goes up from 10.30 drinks which you can get in a plastic cup or pay extra and get am). Continue for about 10 minutes until you see New Look it in a glass mason jar which you get to keep. For the serious Yorkshire Pudding or Staunton Wine Bar & Café. Continue coffee drinkers, next door is Coffeology. Once you get back along Staunton Street past Elgin Street and turn right into to the ground floor, cross over to Block B (Hollywood) and Aberdeen Street. take the lift up to the 4th floor.

PMQ (former Police Married Quarters) was re-opened BLOCK B (HOLLYWOOD) to the public in April 2014. After revitalisation work the Wilbur’s serves burgers and burritos as well as Asian residential units have been transformed into design studios favourites. On the 3rd floor is Mall852.com which is one of and shops for local designers. With a total floor area of my favourite shops selling fun Hong Kong based items such 18,000 square metres, PMQ is a mix of well known big as bags designed to look like old Hong Kong letterboxes. retail brands (Vivienne Tam, Goods of Desire) and small Hong Kong brands (who receive subsidised rent) and is a On the 1st floor Alice Wild - Luscious sells fine cakes, gelato destination in itself; food and shopping - what more could and drinks or you can get a light bite to eat at Levain - a you ask for? bakery which also runs bread baking classes. On the ground floor is Showcase by Bread n Butter where you can sit and On your left as you enter is the Info Centre, pick up the eat your food amongst the scented candles for sale. “Past & Present Heritage PMQ” leaflet – it’s facinating! Look Design Gallery promotes items by local Hong Kong designers out for the ‘historical spots.’ and has fun items such as a green banana umbrella! A good shop for presents, they also have a branch at the airport. PMQ is home to 100+ ‘create-preneurs’ with design studios and pop-up stores. There’s also loads of places to eat – check CENTRAL JUNIOR POLICE CALL CLUBHOUSE (JPC) out the special discounts on the day. (Historical Spot 4) Aberdeen Street Social is located at JPC which is just PMQ itself is divided into distinct areas – Block A (Staunton), down Aberdeen Road from Block A & B. If you get there Block B (Hollywood), QUBE which links Block A & B with by walking down Aberdeen Street don’t be put off by the the roof garden PLATEAU on the 4th floor, Central Junior security guard standing outside as it is not a private Club. Police Call Clubhouse (JPC) and Hollywood Garden. Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton collaborated on this take on modern British cuisine, a smart upmarket eatery Here are some of my favourite shops and eateries: with high quality food - set lunches ($238 2 courses, $288 3 courses) or have high tea ($288 for two). BLOCK A (STAUNTON) For a quick light bite Libertine, just across the road from Look to the left as you enter and you will see the old PMQ is a casual eatery which has an unlimited salad bar letterboxes for the residences behind perspex. Floors 6 & at lunch for $88, so you can eat and quickly get back to the 7 are design studios so start your journey on the 5th Floor. important business of shopping! A Day with Fe sells yoga stuff and next door, Cecilia Ma sells funky clutches. They even do a clutch bag workshop Next door to Libertine is Soul Art Shop which promotes (Tel: 9662 8571 for details). Homeworks sells leather- traditional Chinese culture with a modern style. Selling bound notebooks, handmade soap and yummy honey with colourful Chinese folk art items and paintings which are turmeric and cinnamon. Hulu Culture is an NGO dedicated handmade in Beijing, the bright colours promote happiness to the preservation of Hong Kong’s culture and heritage. and send a positive message. The cloth tigers are believed to S508 (Historical Spot 6) is set up to show what one of the ward off bad spirits and you can put these in your home for original married quarters looked like. If you watch the protection. The shop also sells red or green paper umbrellas video, CY Leung is being interviewed and he discusses ($225 – 495) with a dragon and phoenix painted on them, living there as a child and how the ‘naughty’ children would which have been treated with oil to make them waterproof. slide down the granite banisters (I wonder if he was one of Once you have finished shopping at PMQ if you need the those ‘naughty’ children?). Next door at S509 they show the MTR head back left down Aberdeen Street. Down the hill history of PMQ. Also on this floor is Jade Art which has a further is Petite Petite – an adorable bag shop where you good selection of jade and jadeite jewellery. can also say hi to the owners two poodles Cola & Sprite. As On the 4th floor is the rooftop garden (Historical Spot 7) you continue back towards the MTR there are a plethora of where PLATEAU interconnects Blocks A & B. Once you shops to entertain any last minute shopping desires you may have finished on the 4th floor continue downstairs to the have. How To Get Here! There are many ways to get here! Check this map for MTR and walking directions! We’ve included a taxi card down below for your convenience!

Taxi Card Show to your taxi driver! In fifty years we’ve learned a lot about what makes 50 years relocations more successful for everyone. With experienced and knowledgeable people on the ground in more than 60 countries we equip you well for your helping relocation: • We’ll help you get to know the destination well before you find you go • Show you how to make it easier and more exciting for children, and less stressful for pets your feet • We’ll look after your belongings with expert packing and transport • And when you arrive, we can help you get settled quicker We can’t wait to and enjoy the thrill of a new place or a different culture show you around Tel: +852 2636 8388 [email protected]

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A Start-up Story Feeling in the Pink

by Carole Atkin (UK)

This past month has been fun. My son has been visiting from London and as I had hoped, kindly donated a lot of his holiday to helping me with social media, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram etc - things that to a baby boomer are another language, but for Generation Y are their lingua franca. From agreeing on the vibrant pink of our logo to the hilarity we shared while trying to shoot a video (with both outdoor and studio footage!), we have had a blast. Even the family dog has been roped in and asked to work with a stuffed boot…. Chris has now returned to London with said footage and is going to learn editing skills on a new software package, while for me, the “holiday” is over too and I am back on product liability testing, packaging and website development. Trademarking is next. I am learning to outsource on a budget and not to beat myself up too much on the things I do not have a clue how to do. I hope to see lots of you at the launch of my baby at the AWA Bazaar at PMQ. Please be kind and think pink!

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Trip Date Destination Sign-Up Start Date Leader December 2015 Bangkok Shopping Registration On-going Rebecca Wong, 9278 2727 January 2016 Corregidor Registration On-going Julie Naughton, 9028 6606 March 2016 Sri Lanka Almost Full! Diane Lamboley, 9020 9385 April 2016 Japan Registration On-going Cynthia Lackey, 6200 3222 May 2016 Mogoa Caves - Danxia (Rainbow Mountains) – China November Date TBA Kate Mahjoubian, 6462 6559 September 2016 Bhutan March Date TBA Julie Naughton, 9028 6606

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The beauty of China Mogoa Caves, Rainbow Landforms and The Tibetan Plateau

It is no secret that China IS a popular travel destination….for the Native Chinese and Non-Natives alike. Join Asian Tours in May 2016 and experience China as you’ve never seen it. We begin our journey in Dunhuang – where not only will we take a camel ride to view sunset, but also visit Crescent Moon Lake, a natural wonder of the Gobi Desert. We spend the entire next day exploring the world famous, UNESCO-listed Mogoa Cave site, with its thousands of caves, each with its own exquisite Buddhist mural. After journeying by overnight train, we visit the world renowned Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park. The park is known for its’ colorfully layered rock formations. For the truly adventurous, an optional extension will be made available where we will visit Xiahe. Considered “More Tibetan than Tibet” this is an area known for the Labrang Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery outside of Tibet. We will also visit Sangke Grassland around the village of Sangke. This area is known for its’ expansive grasslands and wildflowers in season.

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Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires A taster of India 1 Not All Trade is Fair! And Not All When: Wednesday, 4 November When: Wednesday, 18 November Trade is Coffee and Chocolate 9:45am – 12:30pm 11:00am – 1:30pm When: Monday, 30 November 2:00pm – 4:00pm Working With Chocolate: Health and Wellness Series: Focus on Dark Chocolate Enhance Your Personal Image Looking Ahead to December When:Thursday, 5 November When: Wednesday, 18 November You can Heal Your Life Series – 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:30am-12:45pm 0LQG%RG\&RQQHFWLRQ When: Wednesday, 2 December Flower Arranging – Sex Ed – 10:30am – 12:00pm Tree Bark Packaging What is being taught When: Friday, 6 November in the schools and Sewing, Beading and Crafting 10:30am – 12:30pm what should parents know? Supplies Tour Sham Shui Po When: Thursday, 19 November When: Thursday, 3 December Walking Tour of Flower Market 10:30am – 12:00pm 9:30am – 2:30pm with Optional Flower Jamming When: Tuesday, 10 November Macaroons Flower Arranging – 10:00am – 12:00pm When: Tuesday, 19 November Tree Bark Packaging 10:15am – 1:30pm When: Friday, 4 December %XGGKD·V0RQDVWHU\7RXU 10:00am – 12:30pm When: Wednesday, 11 November Shopping - 10:00am – 2:00pm Art Treasure Warehouse and Introduction to Pearl Knotting and Antique Markets Zhuhai Necklace Creation Jason Wordie: When: Monday, 23 November (Beginner and Intermediate) Sham Shui Po Wet Market 8:00am -7:00pm When: Monday, 7 December When: Thursday, 12 November Please Open Registration 9:30am – 12:30pm 9:45am – 12:30pm immediately & close off 9 November Working with Chocolate – Furnishing Your Home – Heritage Festival Focus on Milk Chocolate Making Wise Choices When: Tuesday, 24 November When: Thursday, 10 December When: Monday, 16 November 9:30am -3.00pm 10:00am – 1:00pm 10:00am – 12:00pm Bethanie Private Tour Lush When: Wednesday, 25 November When: Monday, 17 November 10:00am – 12:30pm 10:00am – 12:00pm HK Neighbourhoods Pearls and More When: Wednesday, 25 November When: Wednesday, 18 November 10:00am – 2:00pm 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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chocolatier and owner of Papillion au homes. He will provide insight into how Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires Chocolate Jason Wordie, Sham Shui Po to stretch our decorating budgets by When: Wednesday, 4 November Wet Market mOEJOH NVMUJVTF BOE HPPE WBMVF QJFDFT how to select the right pieces destined to 9:45am –12:30pm Flower Arranging – Tree Bark When: Thursday, 12 November, become part of our permanent homes, Where: D’Alejo Jewelry, 9/F, On Hing Building, 9:45am – 12:30pm Packaging and in general creating a home away No 1 On Hing Terrace, Central Where: Exit A. Sham Shui Po MTR from home that is both attractive and Cost: $160 members/$220 member’s guest When: Friday, 6 November Station (inside station) comfortable. After John’s talk, we will be Capacity: min. 6, max.10 10:30am – 12:30pm Finish point, Pei Ho Street able to walk through the showroom, have Coordinator: Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484 Where: W Workshop, Room 21, 3/F, Market Building (5 min walk time for shopping, and John will address Block H, East Sun Industrial to MTR Sham Shui Po) your personal furnishing questions. Treasures of royalty and objects of thousands Bldg, 20 Shing Yip Street, Cost: $375 members Richard and Mavis will also talk about how of years of global conquest, Emeralds, Rubies Kwun Tong (Closest MTR $435 member’s guest they purchase high quality used furniture and Sapphires remain the most desirable of Kwun Tong, Exit B) Capacity: min. 10, max. 18 in Hong Kong and how those who are the world’s gemstones. Few consumers really Cost: $335members Coordinators: Colleen Hall 6293 2089 understand these gemstones and some of the $395 member’s guest EFQBSUJOHDBOCFOFmU surprising relatives. To buy smarter and gain an Capacity: min. 4, max.6 Rating1: Flat walking but some steps in appreciation from the gemologist and consumer’s Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, the wet market at the end of walk LUSH Beauty School & Skin viewpoint, this seminar is a must. Celso D’Alejo, 6624 4484/ Kate Mahjoubian, “Wet Markets” abound in Hong Kong. Care Product Making XIPJTBDFSUJmFEHFNPMPHJTUBOEBQQSBJTFS XJMM 6264 6559 Some are municipal markets with conduct this seminar in the showroom. During everything under one roof – others are When: Tuesday, 17 November, this class, we will view a variety of gemstones 1SFTFOUJOH PVS nPSBM BSSBOHFNFOUT JO B located along the street-side. In Sham 10am –12:00pm and see the equipment that is used to test and unique way is often a challenge. In today’s Shui Po one of the most popular in Hong Where: Exit D3, Mong Kok MTR grade these beautiful gemstones. class, our instructor, Winky, will teach us Kong – around Ap Liu and Pei Ho Streets, Cost: $535 members to make a faux wood bark box by gluing both kinds can be experienced. $595 member’s guest CBSL TUSJQT UP PVS XSBQQFE nPSBM GPBN Sham Shui Po is one of the older, and more Capacity: min. 8, max. 12 Our arrangement will be in fall colors that “authentic” residential districts in Kowloon Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, Working with Chocolate: Focus on will complement our packaging. This Dark Chocolate and an exploration of its market streets is 6624 4484 technique is a clever way to incorporate always a revelation. On this exploration Walking Tour of the When: Thursday, 5 November different materials into a holder to match we will visit a number of produce stalls 10:00am – 1:00pm any arrangement. This class is a hybrid and learn how thousands of Hong Kong Flower Market with Where: Kennedy Road, Wan Chai PG B IJHIMZ TUSVDUVSFE DMBTT BOE nPXFS people, every day of the year, transform Optional Flower (exact address to be provided to jamming. Winky will provide basic various fresh and dry ingredients into attendees) instruction and teach various skills and tasty, economical family meals. Jamming Cost: $560 members/$620 member’s guest then the participants will be allowed to use 8F XJMM mOJTI PVS FYQMPSBUJPO BU UIF Capacity: minimum 4, maximum 6 that knowledge to make their own version DPPLFEGPPETUBMMTPOUIFUPQnPPSPG1FJ Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484 of the sample arrangement. Please bring Ho Street Market to enjoy a welcome cup a bag to carry your arrangement home. of tea and of course lunch if anyone wants This 3-hour course will teach you the basics of to stay on. When: Friday, 6 November, 10:30am – 12:30pm working with dark chocolate. First, you will make Where: W Workshop, Room 21, 3/F, Block H, East Sun mendicants, chocolate lollypops, and chocolate 10,000 Buddha’s Monastery Industrial Bldg, 20 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong decorations. Then you will work with moulds to Tour Furnishing Your Hong Kong (Closest MTR Kwun Tong, Exit B) make chocolate cups and bowls. Finally, you When: Wednesday, 11 November Home – Making Wise Cost: $335members/ $395 member’s guest XJMMmMMZPVSDIPDPMBUFDVQTXJUIBEBSLDIPDPMBUF 10:00am – 2:00pm (approx.) Choices Capacity: min. 4, max.6 HBOBDIF BOE mOJTI UIFN PGG XJUI EFDPSBUJPOT Where: Admiralty MTR Station When: Monday, 16 November, Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, 6624 4484 Our teacher for today is AWA member Teresa near Café O 10am –12:00pm Kate Mahjoubian, 6264 6559 Van den Bosch. Teresa is a Belgian trained Cost: $60 members Where: Exit F1 Inside, Tuen Mun The Prince Edward Flower Market is an incredible place $120 member’s guest Station, West Rail Line BOEBIJHIMJHIUPGBOZWJTJUUP)POH,POH5IFnPXFST Capacity: min.6, max. 12 Cost: $100 members and greenery make it a photographer’s dream. For Coordinator: Jane Buck, 9530 7957 $160 member’s guest UIPTFPGVTXIPMJWFIFSF JUDBOCFBMNPTUCBGnJOHJO Lisa Wallis, 6715 0653 Capacity: min. 8, max. 20 UFSNTPGLOPXJOHXIFSFUPmOEUPHPGPSDFSUBJOUIJOHT Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, TVDIBTIFSCQMBOUT UIFGSFTIFTUnPXFST TJMLnPXFST Located on the mountain behind Shatin Pai 6624 4484; nPXFSBSSBOHJOHUPPMT QPUT FUD*OBEEJUJPO NBOZPG Tau Village, the Ten Thousand Buddha’s UIFnPXFSTBSFEJGGFSFOUGSPNXIBUXFTFFBUIPNF TP .POBTUFSZ DPOTJTUT PG mWF UFNQMFT GPVS This morning we will go to Hong Kong’s knowing what’s what, how long they will last, how they pavilions, one pagoda, one veranda and largest second hand furniture store, 2nd should be handled, etc. can be a challenge. Today, literally more than ten thousand Buddha’s Chance, in Tuen Mun. Owners Mavis and 4PQIJB PXOFSPG$MPSJT(BSEFOBOEDFSUJmFEnPSBM of all shapes and sizes. The exquisite Richard Bowsie will make us welcome arranger, will take us through the market and help us get 9-story pagoda is the symbol printed on in their huge warehouse of antique and our bearings for successful future visits. There will be the Hong Kong $100 note. Especially contemporary furnishings. After a time for shopping after the tour. For those who would interesting are the life-size colorful Arhan welcome and introduction, local interior BMTPMJLFUPEPBOPQUJPOBMnPXFSKBNNJOHBGUFSUIFXBML Buddha’s lining both sides of the many designer, John Shostrum, will give us we will return to Sophia’s Workshop for a light lunch and steps leading up to the monastery. advice on making wise furniture and LUSH is well known around the world nPXFSKBNNJOHTFTTJPO1MFBTFCSJOHBCBHUPDBSSZ Lunch (optional) will follow at shared accessory selection for our Hong Kong for their environmentally friendly and your arrangement home. expense.

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Shopping Tour: Art Treasure natural bath and beauty products. They suited to your face and body shape Cocoa Pin is one of Hong Kong’s best Coordinator: Tracey-Lee, 9130 0851 are less well known on their beauty -FBSO UP DBNPVnBHF BOE IBOEMF mHVSF pastry schools and is run by Pin, a Furniture Warehouse school. Led by their knowledgeable challenges woman who loves baking, all things coordinator, we will receive in-depth followed by Antique Markets Receive a real-time evaluation on your chocolate and teaching. Today we are consultations, learn skin care routines current image. going to learn the ins and outs of making in Zhuhai, China and practice on one another with This series of talks is done by one of HK’s EFMJDJPVT NBDBSPPOT BOE mMMJOHT UIBU XJMM products used by Lush Spa therapists. highly regarded personal development be perfect for holiday gifting or delighting The focus of today’s session will be practitioners, a trained image consultant, your guests. We will start by learning on face and skin care. We will also clinical hypnotherapist, and owner of “All to make a traditional French macaroon make our own “LUSH” facemasks and About You” wellness center. base. In addition, Pin will explain the toners. In addition, each participant Coordinator: Lavinia Hemandas, difference between French and Italian will receive a 150HKD for 2838 2199 macaroons and to which applications LUSH products. Sex Ed – What is being taught CPUI BSF CFTU TVJUFE 8F XJMM mOJTI CZ Join Lavinia Hemandas in her popular in the schools and what enjoying Pin’s famous hot chocolate and cooking classes of ‘Cooking with should parents know? some macaroons. Pin holds multiple Pearls and More... DFSUJmDBUFT GPS 1BUJTTFSJF JODMVEJOH POF Passion’ to learn the secrets that will When: Thursday, 19 November from Le Cordon Blue Paris. In addition, When: Wednesday, 18 November excite your palate and delight your 10:30am –Noon she is the author of 5 cookbooks. 2:00pm – 4:00pm family and guests. She will show 8IFSF "8"0GmDF Where: MTR Jordan Station, Exit B1 you how to turn simple recipes into Cost: $200 member Cost: $60 member a gourmet’s delight! Today’s menu: $260 member’s guest HERITAGE FESTIVAL SERIES: Join us on a private tour of Bethanie, an $120 member’s guest Sayel Murgh – braised chicken in Capacity: min. 8, max. 12 Jiao Festival of the Tang Clan 1875 French Mission Sanatorium in Pok Fu Capacity: min. 7, max. 10 ANBTBMBTBVDF.FUIJ.BDIJomMMFUPG Coordinators:Jane Buck, 9530 7957 Lam. This remarkable architectural gem When: Monday, 23 November Coordinators: Lisa Wallis, 6715 0653; TPMFmTITJNNFSFEJOGFOVHSFFLHBSMJD Susan Trebach, 9402 2334 When: Tuesday, 24 November has been lovingly restored as the home 8:00am – 6:00pm (approx.) Diane Lamboley, 9020 9385 sauce; Sabzi Pulao – fragrant basmati 9:30am – 3:00pm of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Register by: Noon on Monday rice with vegetables; Samosa – crispy Parents and grandparents need to Where: meet at Starbucks, near the Arts School for Film and Television. Our 9 November. Join us on this unique opportunity USJBOHMFT mMMFE XJUI TQJDZ QPUBUPFT know how their children will learn about Airport Express Check-In guide will not only share the fascinating No refunds after 9 November to meet Lindy Vasey, and view her onions & peas. sexuality, human reproduction and the Counters at IFC Mall history of Bethanie but will explain the Where: Starbucks at HK Macau LJV Collection of jewelry at her nuance of romantic love, so that we can Cost: $290 members loving restoration this historical building Ferry Terminal: 2/F Shun Tak lovely apartment in King’s Park, Ho help our teenagers face the real questions $350 member’s guest Health and Wellness Series: has undergone. Centre, 200 Connaught Man Tin. Lindy’s Collection of pearl and talk with us – the adults they know Capacity: min. 14, max. 20 Enhance Your Personal Optional – Lunch in Kennedy town, shared Road Central, Sheung Wan and semi-precious stone jewelry and trust. In this session, Dr. Rosann Coordinators: Regine Pocsatko, expense, please bring small notes. Cost: $620 member designed by her and other designers Image Santora Kao will explore the content of a 6141 7061, Please bring charged Octopus Card for $680 member’s guest also has many one-of-a-kind pieces. comprehensive sex education program, Yelena Zakharova 9726 2378 When: Wednesday, 18 November, bus from Bethanie or Tram from Kennedy Capacity: min. 10, max. 30 While enjoying afternoon tea, kindly discuss human sexuality and community 10:30am – 12:45pm back to Central. Taxi from Admiralty will Coordinators: Tracey-Lee Hayes, provided by Lindy, she will chat with attitudes and review methods of birth Professional photographer Kwok- Register by: Thursday, 11 November be at shared expense. 913 00851 control and sexually transmitted diseases. Leung Paul Lau will provide insight in us about pearls and will give us tips Where: Meet inside Admiralty MTR 1PSOPHSBQIZ QSPTUJUVUJPO TFY USBGmDLJOH understanding the historical background on how to select them and other Station, near Exit A by Cafe O interesting information regarding semi- and the impact of mass media and social regarding one of Hong Kong’s most After a 70 minute Ferry Tour from Cost: $310 member Hong Kong Neighborhood networks on beliefs and behavior will be spectacular Heritage Festivals – the Jiao HK to Zhuhai we will be meet and precious stones. Her LJV Collection of $370 member’s guest Series – At Home in Sai Ying jewelry, which is only available for part of the discussion as well. of the Tang Clan, which only takes place transported to start the shopping tour Capacity: min. 5, max. 10 once per decade. We will follow their Pun at Art Treasures Gallery, which stores purchase through private sales, Coordinators: Yelena Zakharova, colourful procession passing several When: Wednesday, 25 November and restores genuine antique Chinese will be available to us with special 9726 2378 Learn to Make Macaroons local temples from Kam Tin to Yuen Long 10:00am – 2:00pm furniture and architectural relics. This discounts on the day just for AWA. old town, an eye-catching event, with Where: Inside Admiralty MTR Station Do you lose credibility before you open When: Thursday, 19 November, warehouse was established in 1987. It will be an opportunity for you to hundreds of participants, a whole array near Café O your mouth? It only takes 3 seconds 10:15am – 1:30pm All stock is purchased directly from have your own piece of affordable of dragon and lion dances and much Cost: $140 members to create an impression, and this Where: Exit A4, Wan Chai MTR Station end users to guarantee authenticity. luxury from her new collection. more. Before the start of the parade, we $200 member’s guest Whilst at the warehouse we will have determines many opportunities that Cost: $440 members Cash and local checks will be will visit their temple and also the gigantic Capacity: min. 4, max. 6 a lunch of Dim Sum before heading come your way! Image professional $500 member’s guest accepted. bamboo halls erected for religious rituals, Coordinator: Cassidy Klein, 6073 5654 out to shop at the Antique Markets. Sonia Samtani will show you how you Capacity: min. 6, max. 12 vegetarian banquets, opera and puppet can discover your personal brand, Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, Please note whilst Art Treasures are shows. Don’t miss your chance to explore There are so many different places to live maximize your image and seize those 6624 4484 able to ship all purchases to Hong Cooking with Passion ‘A this guided rare local festival and take in Hong Kong! Each neighborhood has opportunities. Through interactive Kong, anything purchased at the Taste of India-1’ advantage of some unique photo-ops. JUTPXOOVBODFTBOECFOFmUT5PEBZXF exercises and demonstrations, you Markets will have to be brought home continue our new “Neighborhood Series” When: Wednesday, 18 November, will: by hand. with a tour of Sai Ying Pun. With an 11:00am – 1:30pm Understand 4 parts of image and gain Private Tour of Bethanie Please note: Cost includes round- experienced real estate professional as Where: 41A Stubbs Road, Villa tools to enhance your appearance, trip economy ferry tickets, transport When: Wednesday, 25 November our guide, we will learn how to get there Monte Rosa, Block C, behavior and communication for the day, translator for the markets 10:15 - 1:00pm (approx.) by public transportation, wander through Identify your personal and professional and dim sum lunch. The return trip will 9th Fl., Flat 1 Where: Taxi stand, Admiralty Station, some of the area’s typical apartments, brand end at the HK Macau Ferry Terminal. Cost: $390.00 members Exit C4 see what the local markets are like, get a Recognize value and contrast of You must have your passport with at $450.00 member’s guest Cost: $80 member feel for what else the area has to offer and colors most suited to you least 6 months validity and a valid (includes a sit-down lunch with wine) $140 member’s guest have lunch (optional, at shared expense) Discover the style lines that are most China visa, and you’re HKID Card. Capacity: min. 5, max. 8 Capacity: min. 10, max. 40 in one of the neighborhood’s restaurants.

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manifestation associated with physical to this listing, by raw material, of the Introduction to Pearl Knotting Not All Trade is Fair! And Not discomfort. This dis-ease in the body shops, their addresses and a brief All Fair Trade is Coffee and is what brings you pain. This workshop description of why Emily likes to shop and Necklace Creation Chocolate leader uses the work of renowned Dr. John there and/or what they have is also ,BQQBTUPTQMJUUIFQIZTJDBMCPEZJOUPmWF (Beginner and Intermediate) provided. Optional lunch at shared When: Monday, 30 November different zones so that you can map your 2:00pm – 4:00pm physical discomfort back to the emotion expense will follow the tour for anyone When: Monday, 7 December 8IFSF "8"0GmDF that caused it, and work towards resolving who is interested. 9:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $200 members your discomfort right from the root. Where: Venue on Stubbs Road near $260 member’s guest The workshop will be conducted by Adventist Hospital Capacity: min. 8, max. 20 DFSUJmFE )FBM :PVS -JGF¥ GBDJMJUBUPS Flower Arranging – Tree Bark Coordinator: Jane Buck, 9530 7957 Packaging Cost: $510 member corporate trainer and coach Sonia $570 member’s guest Samtani. Sonia is also an International When: Friday, 4 December Capacity: min. 4/max. 8 Textile artisans and jewelry designers, as 5SBJOFSGPS)ZQOPUIFSBQZ DFSUJmFE*NBHF well as farmers, at the beginning of the 10:15am – Noon (excluding coordinator) Consultant and runs a wellness center Where: W Workshop, Room 21, 3/F, Coordinator: Emily Hoaglin, chain in the global south, rarely get a fair called All About You. TIBSFPGUIFCFOFmUTPGUSBEF FWFOUIPVHI Block H, East Sun Industrial [email protected] their products rival brand names. So just Bldg, 20 Shing Yip Street, what is “fair trade”? You’ve seen the fair Kwun Tong (Closest MTR Whether pearls or beads inspire you, the knotting technique Sewing, Beading & Crafting is an indispensable one for jewelry makers. In this class, you trade symbols on merchandise, but are Kwun Tong, Exit B) Supplies Tour Sham Shui Po XJMMmSTUMFBSOBCPVUQFBSMTBOEUIFJSDIBSBDUFSJTUJDT UIFNBUFSJBMT they real? In this interactive talk, social Cost: $260 members $320 member’s guest needed to create a necklace and tips on how to care for that entrepreneur Sharon Vipond of Knots & When: Thursday, 3 December Capacity: min. 4, max. 6 necklace. Then, you will learn the basics of the knotting technique and Strokes will help us learn to make ethical 9:30am –2:30pm Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, how to begin and end a necklace on a clasp. At the end of this session, choices while shopping by learning Where: Sham Shui Po MTR, exit C2, 6624 4484 you will have a completed necklace to be proud of and wear home. If you just what “fair trade” means and how to ground level Kate Mahjoubian, 6264 6559 already know the basic knotting technique, you can work on a unique design recognize those items that are produced Cost: $330 members such as a lariat, non-clasp rope, multi-strand, or whatever inspires you. Included in in a socially responsible manner. Sharon $360 member’s guest 1SFTFOUJOH PVS nPSBM BSSBOHFNFOUT JO the course are hangouts and instructions for making your necklace, thread, needles and will have samples of exclusive fair trade Capacity: min. 6, max. 10 a unique way is often a challenge. In CBTJDmOEJOHT5IFDPTUPGQFBSMTJTBEEJUJPOBMBOEZPVNBZDIPPTFGSPNBXJEFTFMFDUJPO fashion accessories from various artistry Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, today’s class, our instructor, Winky, will of shapes, sizes and colours beginning at $30 per strand. If you wear glasses for close cooperatives available for purchase on 6624 4484 work, please bring them with you. Exact address will be provided to participants. the day. teach us to use a teacup and saucer set as our packaging for a pretty holiday DPMPST nPSBM BSSBOHFNFOU 5IJT DMBTT JT a hybrid of a highly structured class and Looking Ahead to nPXFSKBNNJOH8JOLZXJMMQSPWJEFCBTJD instruction and teach various skills and are rare and beautiful, but not necessarily the pralines in the milk chocolate. Finally, cancels the event. Charges in excess of December the base fee are refundable if cancellation then the participants will be allowed to expensive when compared to the big three you will learn how to decorate the enrobed You Can Heal Your Life series – diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires. chocolates with special culinary powders JT SFDFJWFE CZ UIF "8" PGmDF BU MFBTU use that knowledge to make their own $FMTP %"MFKP XIP JT B DFSUJmFE and design transfers. These chocolates one full week before the activity date. For – Mind-Body Connection version of the sample arrangement. gemologist and appraiser, will conduct will be perfect for holiday gifting and example, if the activity is on a Tuesday, Please bring a bag to carry your this hand on seminar in his showroom. entertaining. Our teacher for today is cancellation must be received prior to When: Wednesday, 2 December midnight of the previous Tuesday. If the arrangement home We will get to see many gemstones, learn AWA member Teresa Vanden Bosch, a 10:30am – 12:00pm AWA cancels an event, the entire activity Register by: Thursday, 26 November their characteristics, and learn how to they Belgian trained chocolatier and owner of Do you like to sew, craft or bead/make cost will be automatically credited to you. 8IFSF"8"0GmDF are graded and valued. Papillion au Chocolate. jewelry and want to know where to purchase Rare and Unusual Credit notes are not transferable and must Cost: $310 member what you need here in Hong Kong? If Gemstones be used within six months from the date of $370 member’s guest JTTVFPSCZUIFFOEPGUIF"8"mTDBMZFBS so, join this walking tour dedicated to all Capacity: min. 6, max. 12 When: Wednesday, 9 December Working with Chocolate: (30 June), whichever is earlier. You may things sewing, crafting and beading led by Registration Procedures Coordinators: Yelena Zakharova, 9:45am –12:30pm Focus on Milk Chocolate request a check in lieu of a credit at any Emily Hoaglin, who will lead you through Local Tour and Activity (LTA) events are 9726 2378 Where: D’Alejo Jewelry, 9/F, On Hing time before the credit expires. Sham Shui Po, a veritable treasure chest PQFOGPSSFHJTUSBUJPOBTPGUIFmSTUPGFBDI Building, No 1 On Hing When: Thursday, December 10 Owing to the popularity of AWA activities, of shops that have any raw materials that month in which the activity will be held. Your mind may be able to control or Terrace, Central 10am – 1pm many have a wait list and therefore you can think of to make almost anything Activities being held in the early part of the suppress your emotions, however your Cost: $160 members Where: Kennedy Road, Wan Chai substitutions cannot be accepted. If you you can imagine. This tour combines her following month are open for registration are unable to attend an activity, please, body can’t. You may have heard that the $220 member’s guest (exact address to be provided separate sewing and beading tours into POUIFmSTUEBZPGUIFQSJPSNPOUI$IFDL JOGPSN UIF "8" PGmDF UP DBODFM ZPVS body is an expression of your mind and Capacity: min. 6, max. 10 to attendees) the AWA website at www.awa.org.hk for one to save you time. The walking tour place and allow someone on the waitlist emotions. In this talk you will be able to Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, Cost: $560 members the most up-to-date schedule and don’t will last approximately three hours and to attend. understand the mind-body connection 6624 4484 $620 member’s guest forget to register early as many of the allows time to see the shop, but not for and how thoughts in the mind can trigger Capacity: min. 4, max. 6 events will sell out. shopping. At the end of the escorted tour, *The $60 registration fee is purely an painful or pleasurable emotions, which As we continue of series with Celso D’Alejo, Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, you will have the opportunity to return to administration fee. It is not donated to the lead to ease or discomfort in the physical we will move on to the topic of rare and 6624 4484 Charitable and Education fund. the shops you want to revisit. Emily has Refund, Cancellation and Substitution body. unusual gemstones. There are more than Policies put together a map of the area with shops Any symptom in your body is indicative of 100 different gemstone varieties, of which This 3 hour hands-on course will teach you Every activity includes an administrative the emotions that you are experiencing. JEFOUJmFEUIBUDBSSZEJGGFSFOUJUFNTGPS the typical consumer can probably name the basics of working with milk chocolate. fee of HK$60* Member/ HK$ 120 Holding a negative emotion in rather you to take away as a reference. In only 4 or 5. This seminar will introduce First, you will learn to make a praline Member’s Guest. This base fee is not than releasing it will lead to a physical addition, she provides a supplement us to the lesser-known gemstones that mMMJOH5IFOZPVXJMMMFBSOUPFOSPCF EJQ refundable at any time unless the AWA

22 AWARE NOovemberctober 2015 2015 LOCAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES LOCALLoca TOURSl tours AND and ACTIVITIES activities manifestation associated with physical to this listing, by raw material, of the Introduction to Pearl Knotting Not All Trade is Fair! And Not discomfort. This dis-ease in the body shops, their addresses and a brief All Fair Trade is Coffee and is what brings you pain. This workshop description of why Emily likes to shop and Necklace Creation Chocolate leader uses the work of renowned Dr. John there and/or what they have is also ,BQQBTUPTQMJUUIFQIZTJDBMCPEZJOUPmWF (Beginner and Intermediate) provided. Optional lunch at shared When: Monday, 30 November different zones so that you can map your 2:00pm – 4:00pm physical discomfort back to the emotion expense will follow the tour for anyone When: Monday, 7 December 8IFSF "8"0GmDF that caused it, and work towards resolving who is interested. 9:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $200 members your discomfort right from the root. Where: Venue on Stubbs Road near $260 member’s guest The workshop will be conducted by Adventist Hospital Capacity: min. 8, max. 20 DFSUJmFE )FBM :PVS -JGF¥ GBDJMJUBUPS Flower Arranging – Tree Bark Coordinator: Jane Buck, 9530 7957 Packaging Cost: $510 member corporate trainer and coach Sonia $570 member’s guest Samtani. Sonia is also an International When: Friday, 4 December Capacity: min. 4/max. 8 Textile artisans and jewelry designers, as 5SBJOFSGPS)ZQOPUIFSBQZ DFSUJmFE*NBHF well as farmers, at the beginning of the 10:15am – Noon (excluding coordinator) Consultant and runs a wellness center Where: W Workshop, Room 21, 3/F, Coordinator: Emily Hoaglin, chain in the global south, rarely get a fair called All About You. TIBSFPGUIFCFOFmUTPGUSBEF FWFOUIPVHI Block H, East Sun Industrial [email protected] their products rival brand names. So just Bldg, 20 Shing Yip Street, what is “fair trade”? You’ve seen the fair Kwun Tong (Closest MTR Whether pearls or beads inspire you, the knotting technique Sewing, Beading & Crafting is an indispensable one for jewelry makers. In this class, you trade symbols on merchandise, but are Kwun Tong, Exit B) Supplies Tour Sham Shui Po XJMMmSTUMFBSOBCPVUQFBSMTBOEUIFJSDIBSBDUFSJTUJDT UIFNBUFSJBMT they real? In this interactive talk, social Cost: $260 members $320 member’s guest needed to create a necklace and tips on how to care for that entrepreneur Sharon Vipond of Knots & When: Thursday, 3 December Capacity: min. 4, max. 6 necklace. Then, you will learn the basics of the knotting technique and Strokes will help us learn to make ethical 9:30am –2:30pm Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, how to begin and end a necklace on a clasp. At the end of this session, choices while shopping by learning Where: Sham Shui Po MTR, exit C2, 6624 4484 you will have a completed necklace to be proud of and wear home. If you just what “fair trade” means and how to ground level Kate Mahjoubian, 6264 6559 already know the basic knotting technique, you can work on a unique design recognize those items that are produced Cost: $330 members such as a lariat, non-clasp rope, multi-strand, or whatever inspires you. Included in in a socially responsible manner. Sharon $360 member’s guest 1SFTFOUJOH PVS nPSBM BSSBOHFNFOUT JO the course are hangouts and instructions for making your necklace, thread, needles and will have samples of exclusive fair trade Capacity: min. 6, max. 10 a unique way is often a challenge. In CBTJDmOEJOHT5IFDPTUPGQFBSMTJTBEEJUJPOBMBOEZPVNBZDIPPTFGSPNBXJEFTFMFDUJPO fashion accessories from various artistry Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, today’s class, our instructor, Winky, will of shapes, sizes and colours beginning at $30 per strand. If you wear glasses for close cooperatives available for purchase on 6624 4484 work, please bring them with you. Exact address will be provided to participants. the day. teach us to use a teacup and saucer set as our packaging for a pretty holiday DPMPST nPSBM BSSBOHFNFOU 5IJT DMBTT JT a hybrid of a highly structured class and Looking Ahead to nPXFSKBNNJOH8JOLZXJMMQSPWJEFCBTJD instruction and teach various skills and are rare and beautiful, but not necessarily the pralines in the milk chocolate. Finally, cancels the event. Charges in excess of December the base fee are refundable if cancellation then the participants will be allowed to expensive when compared to the big three you will learn how to decorate the enrobed You Can Heal Your Life series – diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires. chocolates with special culinary powders JT SFDFJWFE CZ UIF "8" PGmDF BU MFBTU use that knowledge to make their own $FMTP %"MFKP XIP JT B DFSUJmFE and design transfers. These chocolates one full week before the activity date. For – Mind-Body Connection version of the sample arrangement. gemologist and appraiser, will conduct will be perfect for holiday gifting and example, if the activity is on a Tuesday, Please bring a bag to carry your this hand on seminar in his showroom. entertaining. Our teacher for today is cancellation must be received prior to When: Wednesday, 2 December midnight of the previous Tuesday. If the arrangement home We will get to see many gemstones, learn AWA member Teresa Vanden Bosch, a 10:30am – 12:00pm AWA cancels an event, the entire activity Register by: Thursday, 26 November their characteristics, and learn how to they Belgian trained chocolatier and owner of Do you like to sew, craft or bead/make cost will be automatically credited to you. 8IFSF"8"0GmDF are graded and valued. Papillion au Chocolate. jewelry and want to know where to purchase Rare and Unusual Credit notes are not transferable and must Cost: $310 member what you need here in Hong Kong? If Gemstones be used within six months from the date of $370 member’s guest JTTVFPSCZUIFFOEPGUIF"8"mTDBMZFBS so, join this walking tour dedicated to all Capacity: min. 6, max. 12 When: Wednesday, 9 December Working with Chocolate: (30 June), whichever is earlier. You may things sewing, crafting and beading led by Registration Procedures Coordinators: Yelena Zakharova, 9:45am –12:30pm Focus on Milk Chocolate request a check in lieu of a credit at any Emily Hoaglin, who will lead you through Local Tour and Activity (LTA) events are 9726 2378 Where: D’Alejo Jewelry, 9/F, On Hing time before the credit expires. Sham Shui Po, a veritable treasure chest PQFOGPSSFHJTUSBUJPOBTPGUIFmSTUPGFBDI Building, No 1 On Hing When: Thursday, December 10 Owing to the popularity of AWA activities, of shops that have any raw materials that month in which the activity will be held. Your mind may be able to control or Terrace, Central 10am – 1pm many have a wait list and therefore you can think of to make almost anything Activities being held in the early part of the suppress your emotions, however your Cost: $160 members Where: Kennedy Road, Wan Chai substitutions cannot be accepted. If you you can imagine. This tour combines her following month are open for registration are unable to attend an activity, please, body can’t. You may have heard that the $220 member’s guest (exact address to be provided separate sewing and beading tours into POUIFmSTUEBZPGUIFQSJPSNPOUI$IFDL JOGPSN UIF "8" PGmDF UP DBODFM ZPVS body is an expression of your mind and Capacity: min. 6, max. 10 to attendees) the AWA website at www.awa.org.hk for one to save you time. The walking tour place and allow someone on the waitlist emotions. In this talk you will be able to Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, Cost: $560 members the most up-to-date schedule and don’t will last approximately three hours and to attend. understand the mind-body connection 6624 4484 $620 member’s guest forget to register early as many of the allows time to see the shop, but not for and how thoughts in the mind can trigger Capacity: min. 4, max. 6 events will sell out. shopping. At the end of the escorted tour, *The $60 registration fee is purely an painful or pleasurable emotions, which As we continue of series with Celso D’Alejo, Coordinators: Marybeth Coffer, you will have the opportunity to return to administration fee. It is not donated to the lead to ease or discomfort in the physical we will move on to the topic of rare and 6624 4484 Charitable and Education fund. the shops you want to revisit. Emily has Refund, Cancellation and Substitution body. unusual gemstones. There are more than Policies put together a map of the area with shops Any symptom in your body is indicative of 100 different gemstone varieties, of which This 3 hour hands-on course will teach you Every activity includes an administrative the emotions that you are experiencing. JEFOUJmFEUIBUDBSSZEJGGFSFOUJUFNTGPS the typical consumer can probably name the basics of working with milk chocolate. fee of HK$60* Member/ HK$ 120 Holding a negative emotion in rather you to take away as a reference. In only 4 or 5. This seminar will introduce First, you will learn to make a praline Member’s Guest. This base fee is not than releasing it will lead to a physical addition, she provides a supplement us to the lesser-known gemstones that mMMJOH5IFOZPVXJMMMFBSOUPFOSPCF EJQ refundable at any time unless the AWA

NovemberOctober 2015 AWARE 23 o ngoing activities CONTACT INFORMATION

OFFICE EXECUTIVE BOARD AWA’s Ongoing Activities Phone 2527 2961/2 Fax 2865 7737 EXECUTIVE BOARD [email protected] Of the many ways to get involved in the AWA, Ongoing Clubs and Sports are the most popular, and easiest, ways to make new Hours 9:30am – 3:30pm Mon-Thu President Marcy LaRont: [email protected] Address No.5, 11th floor, Arion Commercial Centre, friends. We offer something for everyone: from hobbies to languages, golf and dragon boat racing. Ongoing Clubs & Sports offer 1st VP Fundraising Amanda Foster: [email protected] 2-12 Queen's Road West, Hong Kong 2nd VP Membership Sharon Mason: [email protected] comfortable and enjoyable ways to keep busy and expand your network of friends. These activities are organized by AWA Website www.awa.org.hk 3rd Vice President Activities Lisa Strunin: [email protected] members for AWA members with similar interests and passions. One time registration is required in order to receive updates Office & Website Manager Barbora Mayer: [email protected] AWAre Editor [email protected] Membership Representative Joanne Lam: [email protected] about scheduled activities. For more information and to register, go online to www.awa.org.hk. Charitable Donations Andrea Roth: [email protected] Community Service Susie Edrington: [email protected] COMMUNITY Education & Scholarship Sheila Twinn: [email protected] Public Relations Rachel Bourke: [email protected] ART LOVERS: Kumiko Matsushima, [email protected]; Recording Secretary Kay Suzuki: [email protected] Cynthia Lackey, [email protected] COMMUNITY SERVICE [email protected] Treasurer Annie Fifer: [email protected] Sharon Mason, [email protected] Chairperson Susie Edrington: [email protected] Online and Social Media Angela Bellas: [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP: Corporate Sponsorship [email protected] STiTcH: Alison Levingston, [email protected]; Fenwick Pier Volunteers Carol Lampard: [email protected] Helpers for Domestic Helpers Nicola Cottrell: [email protected] SOCIAL AFTERNOON BOOK cLUB: Penny Van Niel, [email protected]; HK Society for the Blind Kate Mahjoubian: [email protected] Anna MacDonald, [email protected]) Meals in the Home Marybeth Coffer: [email protected] ACTIVITIES [email protected] Ronald McDonald House Renee Cheung: [email protected] EVENiNG BOOK cLUB: Melissa Grove, [email protected] Trisha Cliff: [email protected] 3rd Vice President Lisa Strunin: [email protected] Soup Kitchen Linda Wolfe: [email protected] SPiRiTUAL LiTERAcY GROUP: KateWeisman, [email protected] Riding for the Disabled [email protected] Asian Tours Kate Mahjoubian [email protected] MAHJONG MADNESS: Katherine Fenton, [email protected]; Chung Hok Elderly Centre Co-ordinator required: [email protected] Local Tours and Activities Jane Buck: [email protected] Christine Scullion, [email protected] Ark Eden Foundation Co-ordinator required: [email protected] SOCIAL Patti Smith: [email protected] Sunshine Action Co-ordinator required: [email protected] SOciAL BRiDGE AND LUNcH: Lisa Strunin, [email protected] Feeding Hong Kong Co-ordinator required: [email protected] If you would like to join the AWA or if you have any GAMES GALORE-MAHJONG question about the organization, please contact the office OR BRiDGE: Beth Hall, [email protected] EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP or any of the Executive Board members. LUNcH BUNcH: Judy Lakey, [email protected] [email protected]

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